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INSIGHTS REVISION MODULES : Environment Module for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026

INSIGHTS Revision modules consists of important Current Affairs oriented towards UPSC Civil Services Prelims exam 2026, which will help you in quick revision. These modules are to be used for revision ONLY after you read INSIGHTS Daily Current Affairs Compilations to reap the maximum benefits. It is advised that you revise your notes along with …

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[Monthly Compilation]: Important Places in News in India & the World- December 2025

Perfect for visual learners and current affairs revision, this edition of InstaMaps strengthens conceptual clarity, environmental understanding, and location-based recall—vital for UPSC success. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Important Places in News in India & the World- December 2025   Follow us on our Official TELEGRAM Channel HERE Subscribe to Our Official YouTube Channel HERE Our …

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Menar and Khichan Ramsar Site

Source:  HT Context: India has added two new Ramsar Sites—Menar (Udaipur) and Khichan (Phalodi) ahead of World Environment Day. With this, India’s total number of Ramsar wetlands rises to 91, the highest in Asia and third globally. About Menar and Khichan Ramsar Site: Menar Wetland, Udaipur: Nickname: Bird Village Size: 104 hectares Biodiversity: Over 200 …

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Wular Lake

Source:  IE Context: Wular Lake, India’s largest freshwater lake in Jammu & Kashmir, is facing shrinkage and siltation, raising serious flood risks for the Kashmir Valley. About Wular Lake: Located in: Situated in Bandipore district of Jammu & Kashmir, approximately 50 km northwest of Srinagar. River fed: Fed by the Jhelum River, playing a vital …

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Dhanauri Wetland

Source:  IE Context: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to provide a detailed status report within four weeks regarding the notification of the Dhanauri Wetland, near the Jewar airport, as a wetland. About Dhanauri Wetland: Location: Situated in Dhanauri village near Dankaur in Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. River …

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Sirpur Ramsar Site

Source:  TOI Context: In a decisive move to protect the ecological significance of the Sirpur Ramsar site, the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) launched a demolition drive on Saturday to remove unauthorized encroachments. About Sirpur Wetland: Location: A 670-acre lake in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, over 130 years old. Created by: Maharaja Shivajirao Holkar for water supply …

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